What specialized cells allow chameleons to rapidly change their skin color in response to their environment or mood?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Chameleons use specialized pigment-containing cells called chromatophores, which include melanophores, xanthophores, and erythrophores, to change their skin color. These cells can expand or contract, altering how light is reflected or absorbed, allowing for rapid color changes.
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